A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3965103 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967011 epoch_slot_no: 14211 block_no: 3964926 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 04:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x111ecb1bcad2cc27dd7f413536709aa9c70997367e9c68d12b5532199cebe21eBlock Operator
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